Sales Position for Ponderosa Brewing Company and Ponderosa Spirits

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Focus on our local market (New Mexico) by keeping abreast of business conditions, recognizing new opportunities within each account and keeping the necessary account records.

Establish and maintain a list of both active and prospective accounts and buyers to provide time and attention toward building the Ponderosa brands.

Travel throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders or talk with customers on the sales floor and by phone.

Prepare timely and accurate reporting to sales management on a variety of sales distribution and promotion issues.

Strong knowledge of craft beer and Spirits- production, styles/varietals, flavor profiles, market trends, competitive brands, etc. - to identify, pitch, and close business opportunities within the assigned territory.

Able to work with our distributor partners to develop/expand business.

Merchandising: Use point-of-sale materials to increase merchandising success.

Servicing: Adhere to the company's professional dress and appearance policy at all times, projecting a positive image of the company and our product lines.

Safely perform job duties; considerate to themselves and others.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Use of pallet jacks and hand carts are required to load and unload products for use in customer locations.

Frequently lift and/or move 10-25 pounds and occasionally moving/pushing or pulling of up to 150 pounds.

Required to regularly stand, walk, lift product floor to waist, shoulder to overhead, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Job Requirements: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)preferred; one to two years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be 21 years of age. Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, proof of auto insurance, and own means of reliable transportation. Prefer beverage sales and/or merchandising experience, knowledge of local market, customer service skills, and experience in the distribution industry. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Must be self-motivated, a self-starter. Highly organized, with a strong ability to work quickly, independently and accurately while handling competing priorities.

Compensation dependent upon experience. Benefits include Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, 401k (with matching), and Vacation/Sick Leave.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Albuquerque, NM: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person